DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you address the issues that come with the diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus? My 82-year-old husband was diagnosed with NPH after experiencing a slow decline in walking and some cognitive decline. An MRI showed moderately enlarged ventricles, and a lumbar puncture test was done, which gave him about 24 hours of […]
Advice
Readers relate to widow’s desire to make some changes
DEAR ABBY: “Unsure How To Feel” (Jan. 24) was upset about changes her sister-in-law was making after the death of her husband. Within months, the widow had given away the husband’s belongings and begun making changes to their home. I saw myself in that column. I lost my beloved husband unexpectedly at the age of […]
In-laws visits take toll on woman’s body and soul
DEAR ABBY: My in-laws live out of state, and they would stay with us when they visited. Once my son was born, I told my husband they would need to stay in a hotel because we no longer have the room. They are also the most disrespectful houseguests, and I have terrible insomnia. My MIL […]
Pisces: Added discipline will help you stick to programs geared toward a healthy, vibrant lifestyle.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Stephen Amell, 42; Enrique Iglesias, 48; Melissa Gilbert, 59; David Keith, 69. Happy Birthday: A little charm and compassion will help you reach your goal. A disciplined mind and action will encourage others to support you every step of the way. Be thorough when dealing with legal, financial or medical […]
Bout of pneumonia leads to shocking breast cancer diagnosis
DEAR DR ROACH: My 73-year-old wife has been diligent in getting her mammograms done, plus blood tests and doctor’s visits every three months. In November 2021, she came down with what seemed like a very bad cold that was actually confirmed by X-ray to be pneumonia. After two rounds of different antibiotics, she had lost […]
Aquarius: Arguing is a waste of time when you should be looking for opportunities by associating with like-minded people.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alexander Ludwig, 31; Sydney Leroux, 33; Breckin Meyer, 49; Amy Heckerling, 69. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do and say, and reach out to those who can help strengthen your chance to achieve your goals this year. A change at home geared toward activities that contribute to a […]
Old column helped reader see clearly
DEAR ABBY: I want to thank you for a letter you published in 2007. It came from a woman saying her daughter had “convergence insufficiency disorder,” in which the eye drifts and causes double vision. I was 61 and had that problem, but I never knew what it was. I would get headaches from reading […]
Capricorn: Invest time and money in yourself, your relationships and your ability to outsmart anyone who tries to compete with you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gabourey Sidibe, 40; George Clooney, 62; Tom Bergeron, 68; Willie Mays, 92. Happy Birthday: Let your imagination run wild and you’ll come up with impressive ideas that will entertain you and those waiting to see what you’ll do next. Let your actions express how you feel. The response you get […]
Older sister gives away heirlooms without discussion
DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away years ago. I have one older sister, “Nadine.” Following my mother’s death, with the blessing of my father, Nadine and I divided Mom’s jewelry. My sister almost immediately began digging through closets and drawers and removing items from our parents’ home every time she visited our father. Dad asked […]
Breaking down the side effects of GLP-1 treatments
DEAR DR. ROACH: In your recent column, you addressed a situation concerning insulin resistance, including weight gain. You mention that although there are drugs that work directly with insulin resistance, drugs in the glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist class (such as liraglutide and semaglutide) reduce risk of heart disease, promote weight loss and protect against serious complications. […]